Its a very tough road to hoe even if the Cubs win the next two, but two straight series victories over the Cards and Stros in a week certainly provides a high level of hope that something special might be in store. Maybe I spend too much time watching these guys, but I just can't believe a team with this many problems is a contender, even when they go on a hot streak...bad defense up the middle, no speed on the basepaths, too many streaky hitters...we'll see though.